Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

Summary:

Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Seminole, Florida, with a student population of 578 and is part of the Pinellas school district, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

This high-performing school consistently achieves exceptional graduation rates, ranging from 97.8% to 100% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also excels on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in Biology 1 (85% proficient or better) and US History (91% proficient or better) in 2023-2024, outperforming the Pinellas district and Florida state averages. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 23.3% in 2022-2023, it is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Pinellas Park High School (44.9%) and Pinellas Secondary School (84.7%).

The student population at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School is predominantly White (69.9%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (17.13%), African American (7.61%), and Asian (1.38%) students, differing from the more diverse nearby schools like Pinellas Park High School and Dixie M. Hollins High School. The school's consistent high performance, with a statewide ranking between 165 and 277 out of over 800 Florida high schools over the past five years, and its specialized curriculum focused on vocational and career-oriented education, likely contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

12611 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33776

(727) 545-6405

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,773

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 553

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.4%

Hispanic:

16.8%

African American:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole ranks better than 65.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 28 ranked high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Hispanic (16.8%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole is 20.4, which is the 10^th best among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole is $8,773, which is the 14^th highest among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole 277^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	17.34	413^th	484	14.7%
2019	53.77	255^th	734	65.3%
2021	63.38	165^th	746	77.9%
2022	61.59	178^th	774	77.0%
2023	55.09	241^st	792	69.6%
2024	51.97	277^th	807	65.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Great school, great atmosphere, great teachers and staff. So wish this type of school was around when my older son was in school. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

This school provides the best education in the county, teachers work one-on-one with students who may need help. I couldn't have picked a better place to learn. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1992	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1994	61	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	67
1995	76	17	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
1996	76	17	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	94
1997	71	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	75
1998	75	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	77
1999	80	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	82
2000	87	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	92
2001	80	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	86
2002	94	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	97
2003	94	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	97
2004	79	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	82
2009	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2010	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2015	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2017	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	126	4	5	27	3	0	8	173
2020	258	11	8	49	0	0	12	338
2021	327	26	8	71	1	0	19	452
2022	374	45	6	88	1	1	23	538
2023	404	44	8	99	1	1	21	578
2024	378	51	9	93	2	1	19	553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1	12.0	0.0	0
1991	0	15.0	0.0	n/a
1992	0	16.0	0.0	n/a
1994	67	18.0	3.7	4.5
1995	94	17.0	5.5	18.1
1996	94	17.0	5.5	18.1
1997	75	16.0	4.7	8
1998	77	15.0	5.1	7.8
1999	82	15.0	5.5	7.3
2000	92	15.0	6.1	8.7
2001	86	15.0	5.7	11.6
2002	97	15.0	6.5	10.3
2003	97	15.0	6.5	10.3
2004	82	16.0	5.1	17.1
2009	0	9.1	n/a	n/a
2010	0	7.0	0.0	n/a
2011	0	7.0	n/a	n/a
2015	0	6.0	0.0	n/a
2016	0	6.0	0.0	n/a
2017	0	6.0	0.0	n/a
2018	0	6.0	0.0	n/a
2019	173	12.0	14.4	43.4
2020	338	18.0	18.7	37.9
2021	452	22.0	20.5	35.8
2022	538	26.0	20.6	37.9
2023	578	24.0	24.0	44.8
2024	553	27.0	20.4	41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1	12.0	0.0	0
1991	0	15.0	0.0	n/a
1992	0	16.0	0.0	n/a
1994	67	18.0	3.7	4.5
1995	94	17.0	5.5	18.1
1996	94	17.0	5.5	18.1
1997	75	16.0	4.7	8
1998	77	15.0	5.1	7.8
1999	82	15.0	5.5	7.3
2000	92	15.0	6.1	8.7
2001	86	15.0	5.7	11.6
2002	97	15.0	6.5	10.3
2003	97	15.0	6.5	10.3
2004	82	16.0	5.1	17.1
2009	0	9.1	n/a	n/a
2010	0	7.0	0.0	n/a
2011	0	7.0	n/a	n/a
2015	0	6.0	0.0	n/a
2016	0	6.0	0.0	n/a
2017	0	6.0	0.0	n/a
2018	0	6.0	0.0	n/a
2019	173	12.0	14.4	43.4
2020	338	18.0	18.7	37.9
2021	452	22.0	20.5	35.8
2022	538	26.0	20.6	37.9
2023	578	24.0	24.0	44.8
2024	553	27.0	20.4	41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$591 (5.2%)	$10,691 (94.8%)	$11,282
2020	$423 (5.0%)	$8,089 (95.0%)	$8,511
2021	$704 (8.3%)	$7,756 (91.7%)	$8,461
2022	$896 (11.3%)	$7,036 (88.7%)	$7,931
2023	$712 (8.1%)	$8,060 (91.9%)	$8,773

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 255^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 241^st of 792 High schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole)	53	47	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	50	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole)	55	60	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	53	48	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole)	86	84	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pinellas)	63	59	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole)	23	41	18%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole)	65	64	1%
End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)	56	55	1%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	173	578	234.1%
African American	4	44	1000%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	5	8	60%
Hispanic	27	99	266.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	126	404	220.6%
Two or More Races	8	21	162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.4%	44.8%	1.5%

Schools Near Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole	Public, Magnet	9-12	12611 86th Ave	Seminole	33776	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 545-6405	553	27	20.4	41.2%	378 (68.4%)	51 (9.2%)	93 (16.8%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.4%)	52	277^th of 807 public high schools	65.7%		55.1	241^st of 792 public high schools	69.6%	36				51.0	55.0					16.0	47.0	85.0	91.0		$8,773	$712	$8,060
Seminole High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8401 131st St	Seminole	33776	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-7536	1,388	65	21.3	38.7%	1,025 (73.8%)	84 (6.1%)	178 (12.8%)	28 (2.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	68 (4.9%)	40.9	412^th of 807 public high schools	48.9%		41.6	376^th of 792 public high schools	52.5%	36				50.0	49.0					28.0	52.0	55.0	63.0		$8,512	$651	$7,860
Osceola Fundamental High	Public, Magnet	9-12	9751 98th St	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-7717	1,715	75	22.8	26.1%	1,252 (73.0%)	49 (2.9%)	240 (14.0%)	96 (5.6%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	68 (4.0%)	72.8	119^th of 807 public high schools	85.3%		74.7	102^nd of 792 public high schools	87.1%	17				72.0	69.0					49.0	63.0	81.0	87.0		$8,136	$640	$7,497
Pinellas County Jail	Public	6-12	301 4th St SW	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-6069	16	0		31.3%	2 (12.5%)	11 (68.8%)	3 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$51,492	$6,596	$44,896
Strive Academy	Public	6-12	301 4th St SW	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-6000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Largo High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	410 Missouri Ave N	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-3758	2,109	98	21.5	49.0%	959 (45.5%)	346 (16.4%)	532 (25.2%)	142 (6.7%)	4 (0.2%)	12 (0.6%)	114 (5.4%)	48.3	323^rd of 807 public high schools	60.0%		40.3	383^rd of 792 public high schools	51.6%	60				56.0	59.0					27.0	45.0	60.0	69.0		$7,453	$631	$6,822
Pinellas Secondary School	Public	6-12	8570 66th St N	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 549-6550	79	23	3.4	81.0%	16 (20.3%)	53 (67.1%)	5 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	2.7	769^th of 807 public high schools	4.7%		2.3	781^st of 792 public high schools	1.4%	12	5.0	15.0	3.0	4.0	13.0	14.0	6.0	8.0	6.0	10.0	6.0	9.0	20.0	13.0	$38,177	$4,473	$33,702
Pinellas Park High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6305 118th Ave	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 538-7410	1,831	83	22.0	53.1%	731 (39.9%)	296 (16.2%)	614 (33.5%)	115 (6.3%)	2 (0.1%)	7 (0.4%)	66 (3.6%)	27.8	563^rd of 807 public high schools	30.2%		25.8	546^th of 792 public high schools	31.1%	17				42.0	42.0					21.0	32.0	47.0	52.0		$8,732	$917	$7,815
Dixie M. Hollins High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4940 62nd St N	Kenneth City	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-7876	1,975	96	20.5	54.3%	957 (48.5%)	275 (13.9%)	451 (22.8%)	190 (9.6%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.4%)	92 (4.7%)	34.9	477^th of 807 public high schools	40.9%		29.9	501^st of 792 public high schools	36.7%	24				45.0	42.0					18.0	45.0	59.0	58.0		$9,089	$839	$8,250
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	10-12	6605 5th Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 341-4610	244	5	48.8	13.1%	134 (54.9%)	20 (8.2%)	39 (16.0%)	32 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.8%)	93.6	5^th of 807 public high schools	99.4%		93.4	7^th of 792 public high schools	99.1%	2					87.0						93.0		98.0		$7,998	$288	$7,710

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

How many students attend Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole?

In the 2023-24 school year, 553 students attended Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole.

What is the racial makeup of Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole?

Students at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole are 68% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole a good school?

Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole ranks 277^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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